[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Has anyone used the FK Paint Decontamination Kit? I have been looking at it for some time but have not heard much about it from detailers I trust so I figured I'd ask the DB crew.

Below is the product link.

http://www.fk1usa.com/decontamination.htm

[klumzypinoy]

sounds like an interesting product..

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

*Bump*

I really want to get this for my upcoming season... any/all feedback on this product or a superior product would be greatly appreciated!

[togwt]

Acid Decontamination and Neutralization:
Acids, which includes industrial fallout (IFO), rail dust, acid rain, hard water spots, road tar, bird excrement, acid residue, oxidation, adhesive residue, road grime and rust stains introduced via ferrous metal deposits and other forms of pollutants. If the affected paintwork is not neutralized any remaining acid residue will be reactivated each time it comes into contact with water.

Water contains 2- hydrogen and 1-oxygen atom. Oxygen is an oxidizer; ozone is an allotropic form of oxygen (an oxidizer is any component that emits oxygen); many chemical compounds react to slight heating and an oxidizing process. So now you have an acid + water +oxygen + ozone all of which equates to a highly concentrated acidic solution, which causes a concave indentation (acid etching) on the paint surface, which will eventually compromise the paint system through to the clear coat.

This 3-part system from Automotive International - A B C Decontamination / Neutralization system
(http:// Automotive International - Valugard Product Line) comprises; A-Acid Neutralizer, B-Alkaline Neutralizer (Use detailer’s clay and the alkaline wash to remove stubborn ‘water spots’) and C- a pH 7.0 Surface Conditioner, which safely removes both surface and subsurface contamination and neutralizes any residual acid from the painted finish. Any subsequent etching requires an abrasive to level the paint surface

System comprises:
•A is an acid neutralizer that removes waxes, storage stains and neutralizes acid deposits, a solution of an 8:1 concentrate /clean water , allow to dwell for 5-7 minutes before rinsing.
•B is an alkaline neutralizer, removes alkaline deposits and ferrous metal fallout, allow product to dwell for 5-7 minutes, works well with detailers clay to remove contaminants.
•C is a pH 7.0 surface conditioner a 128:1 concentrate vehicle wash and the third step in the neutralization process, which ensures any chemical residues, are neutralized and rinsed away.

Use separate wash mitt for products A and C, the use of the ValuGard Dispenser trigger spray container for products will ensure correct mix ratio and maximum economy

Information resource-Automotive International- Automotive International - Valugard Product Line

Product specific- http://www.autoint.com/tsb/tsb04-09-06.pdf

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Thanks togwt: I've actually done some research on this and am missing one last peice - first hand opinions from people who have used it.

have you used it?

Your thoughts of the product?

I have been tinkering with the idea of performing annual decontaminations and was wondering if this is overkill?


thanks in advance!

[jshillin]

A little about it on Autopia.FK1 paint decontamination kit - Autopia Car Detailing Forum

[Grouse]

FWIW FK1's seems to be a clone of Auto Internationals 3 step.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Originally Posted by Grouse

FWIW FK1's seems to be a clone of Auto Internationals 3 step.

Interesting, wonder if fk sells it to them.. what's the price difference?

[Grouse]

No, auto Int is the originator of the product. FK tried to copy the process.


Ron ketcham was their sales manager from 87-95.

Once he left, they started to try and follow what he was doing there, except never made the committment to clean all the toxics and such from the product formula's.

FK1's product is not valugaurds abc wash system. It is a process that appears to be the same but is not as safe overall.

[FMINUS]

I have also heard that Valugards product was better